Alford Craft Market

Alford's famous Christmas Craft Markets are coming up soon at Alford Corn Exchange. Lots of new stalls and some old favourites but always very good quality and of course 100% handmade. Open 10am til 4pm each day except for Saturday 30th when we will be open until 7pm for the Alford Christmas Spectacular, Parade and Xmas lights switch on and sponsoring some stilt walking entertainment from the Earthbound Misfits!
The Alford Craft Market shop will be open Saturday and Sunday on both these weekends, plus 'til 7pm on Saturday 30th November.

Discover Lincolnshire crafters presenting their own work. People do a lot of their Christmas shopping at our Christmas Craft Markets. Our crafters have been chosen with care for their skill and originality so you will find something unique and special. We don't allow any 'bought in' and everything is 100% handmade to a high standard. Every craft you see will be made by the person the other side of the table, who will be only too pleased to share their passion with you, answer your crafting queries and inspire you to try a new craft for yourself.
Take the time to chat and discover unique and beautiful gifts. With an increase in the popularity of 'upcycling', some of the items you see will be created out of redundant goods, sometimes giving a new lease of life to things which would otherwise have gone to landfill. Alongside emerging trends in craft, expect to see extraordinary traditional skills, some with a contemporary edge.

If the penny hasn't dropped with you about craft and why more and more of us are falling in love with it, come along and see for yourself not only lovely items but the notion that we all have it in us to make something, no matter how simple, and it's fun to have a go.
Choose the perfect gift, be inspired and support artisan skills at Alford Xmas Craft Markets! You could even make this the year you try something new or develop your talents insspired by what you see here.

Pris McGirr is our Artist of the Month for November 19 with her Raku pottery pieces and handmade lampwork bead jewellery. Fabulous colours and very individual - definitely not available at any department store!

Here are some photos of our August Bank Holiday Weekend Craft Market - lovely weather, beautiful handmade Lincolnshire crafts, entertainment and great fun!

Alford Craft Market is a not for profit organisation founded in 1974 to promote quality Lincolnshire Crafts via its Events, Shop and Crafts Classes. alfordcraftmarket@gmail.com

The Alford Craft Market Shop is OPEN 10AM - 4PM EVERY DAY EXCEPT SUNDAYS (open bank holiday Sundays).

Stuck for an idea for a present for that artistic person you know? Have a look at our classes and workshops and book something for them here

Fill in this contact form if you would like to be kept informed of Alford Craft Market Events and Classes at Alford Craft Market Centre.
We would also like to hear from you if you are a craft tutor and are interested in running a class for us - please get in touch!

Visit our Alford Craft Market Centre page for information, news and new artist's work coming in!

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We have had some canvas shopping bags made - much better than using plastic bags. The design is from our very first Alford Craft Market poster in 1974 by Countryside Arts of Swaby, near Alford - come to one of our events or to Alford Craft Market Centre to buy - £2.50 each or buy from us via email @ £3.50 including postage and packing.

Enquiries to:
Telephone 01507 463341 (daytime only)
alfordcraftmarket@gmail.com

If you wish to contribute in a different way we always welcome your help.
If you would like to become a ‘Friend of Alford Craft Market’ and spend an hour or two welcoming visitors at the gate over the bank holiday weekends or doing some 'admin' we would love to hear from you. The craft market is run entirely by a small committee of volunteers and we are finding it hard to cover all the jobs between us, so if you can lend a hand with these vital tasks please contact us: alfordcraftmarket@gmail.com